Revised May 1981. Facts and recommendations in this publication may no longer be valid. Please look for up-to-date information in the OSU Extension Catalog: http://extension.oregonstate.edu/catalog
Planting a new lawn or renovating an old one can be a very frustrating
experience if you’ve never done it before. The key to avoiding frustration is to understand the process well enough to be able to make the right decisions. This publication will take you through the steps needed...
Published February 1989. Facts and recommendations in this publication may no longer be valid. Please look for up-to-date information in the OSU Extension Catalog: http://extension.oregonstate.edu/catalog
The typical home lawn is an evolving ecosystem that gets more complex each year. At first, it consists of one or two grass species found in a typical seed mix (e.g., Kentucky bluegrass and perennial ryegrass). Over time, it evolves to three or four species that were not part of...
Fertilizing, along with mowing and irrigating, is one of the basic
cultural practices used to produce healthy, dense, green lawns. The
goals of this publication are to
help you better understand the following:
• Reasons for fertilizing
• Optimum application rates and timing
• Types of fertilizer materials
• How...
Proper irrigation, despite being one of the most important factors in maintaining a healthy lawn, is the most often overlooked variable in lawn care. This publication describes common turfgrass species, soil water holding capacity, irrigation scheduling, and management practices to optimize irrigation efficiency.
Although moss will invade well maintained lawns, it usually occurs extensively in neglected lawns where cultural conditions enable it to outcompete turf.
A wide variety of materials are sold as mulches and used in landscapes. This publication discusses mulching woody ornamentals (trees and shrubs) with organic materials. It covers the reasons for mulching, how to apply mulch, and how to maintain its beneficial effects over time. The information is presented in a...
Oregon has a rich history in the production of fruits, berries, vegetables, and ornamental crops; the state’s national and international reputation for delivering high-quality products is well-established and well-deserved. In the past, agriculture and forestry were the foundation of Oregon’s economy. Although other activities now are equal in size to...
Oregon has a rich history in the production of fruits, berries, vegetables, and ornamental crops; the state’s national and international reputation for delivering high-quality products is well-established and well-deserved. In the past, agriculture and forestry were the foundation of Oregon’s economy. Although other activities now are equal in size to...